Democrats
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Is Sen. Bob Menendez's refusal to resign intransigence or smart politics?
Today's Big Question The indicted New Jersey Democrat is standing firm amidst calls to step down
By Rafi Schwartz Published
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Would a Biden impeachment help the Democrats?
Critics say the impeachment inquiry against the US president is 'so thin you can see right through it'
By Arion McNicoll Published
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Why Iowa is so important in the 2024 US presidential election
feature Donald Trump and other Republican candidates headed to the Iowa State Fair to kick off campaigns
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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2024 US election: is a Biden-Trump rerun inevitable?
Today's Big Question Former president expected to face off against incumbent, but third-party candidate could prove an influential wildcard
By The Week Staff Published
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr: conspiracy theorist and Democrat challenger
In the Spotlight The political scion and vaccine sceptic is taking on Joe Biden in battle to be the party’s 2024 nominee for president
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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The top six potential Democratic candidates for 2024
In Depth Joe Biden is front runner for the nomination but Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has Democrats worried
By The Week Staff Last updated
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US debt ceiling: will Congress deadlock be broken?
Today's Big Question Political brinkmanship between President Biden and House Republicans could spell ‘economic calamity’
By The Week Staff Published
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Can Joe Biden win again in 2024?
Today's Big Question A repeat of the 2020 election is on the cards, but both president and predecessor face different challenges this time around
By Arion McNicoll Published
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Will Joe Biden run again for president in 2024?
In Depth State of the Union address showed Biden at his best and in command of his brief for once
By The Week Staff Last updated
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What a 51-49 Democrat Senate majority means for Washington
feature Raphael Warnock’s midterms win in Georgia provides ‘breathing room’ for Biden administration
By Arion McNicoll Published
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Hakeem Jeffries: from rising star to Democratic leader
In the Spotlight Jeffries looks set to take over as leader of the House Democrats from Nancy Pelosi
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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Nancy Pelosi’s legacy: a ‘powerful and polarising’ figure in US politics
Talking Point ‘Now we must move boldly into the future,’ the 82-year-old has announced
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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What do surprising midterms mean for 2024?
Today's Big Question Big boost for Biden and Democrats while Republicans turn on Trump after ‘red wave’ fails to materialise
By The Week Staff Published
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The growing danger of political violence
Speed Read Threats of politically motivated violence and actual attacks are soaring. Why is this happening?
By The Week Staff Published
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